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Patent GB-2506134-A (GB)
Title: Priming engine lubricant pressure before starting the engine
Inventor: COOPER RICHARD
IPC: F01M5/02
Filed: 2012-09-20
Abstract: Components, eg a turbocharger, of an engine may be damaged when the engine is started whilst it is not sufficiently lubricated. The disclosed method and apparatus may facilitate improved protection against such damage to the components of an engine by priming the engine lubrication pressure for a period of time before starting the engine if, when an engine start is demanded by the operator, a measured engine lubricant pressure is below a threshold value. This may result in better lubrication of the engine before it is turned on, and consequently the engine components may have an improved lifespan. Priming the engine lubrication pressure may be performed by cranking the engine with the fuel injectors turned off. The lubricant pressure threshold may be determined by considering at least one of barometric pressure, engine coolant temperature and air inlet temperature. Engine speed may be limited for a period after starting.
Patent GB-2507285-A (GB)
Title: Eyelid retractor
Inventor: MCCABE KENNETH THOMAS
IPC: A61B1/32
Filed: 2012-10-24
Abstract: An eyelid retractor or speculum comprises a U- or V-shaped wire spring 11 with eyelid-engaging formations 12 at the ends comprising plastic blades. Preferably the blades 12 are moulded onto the wire ends and the ends are doubled back to provide purchase for the blades 12. Optionally, the blades 12 are made of unbreakable, latex free polypropylene and are contoured to fit comfortably on the eyeball. The blades 12 may be transparent or translucent.
Patent GB-2498834-A (GB)
Title: Fluorescent tube
Inventor: JOYCE DAVID N
IPC: B05D1/26
Filed: 2012-11-29
Abstract: A fluorescent tube 1 has a pair of end caps 3 and a glass tube therebetween. The tube is provided with a protective fluoropolymer coating 2, the thickness of the coating being greater in an end region 4 over and adjacent to each end cap than over the remainder of the tube. The coating prevents escape of glass in the event of breakage.
Patent GB-2506947-A (GB)
Title: Transferring delivery device for tubular material package
Inventor: CAO WEILONG
IPC: B65B61/28
Filed: 2012-03-03
Abstract: A transferring delivery device for tubular material packages, for sending packages that are already packaged below a row of discharging outlets to a conveying belt. The packages (40) that are already packaged are below the discharging outlets (11). Holding parts (21) are provided on both sides of the packages (40). The transfer means (30) is provided below the holding means (20) and is oblique in a slide-like, oblique shape. Normally, inlets (31) of the transfer means (30) are not just under the holding means (20). The transfer means (30) travels in the horizontal direction. The conveying belt (50) is provided below the transfer means (30) and the conveying belt (50) is not located just under the holding means (20). The present invention is used in a pillow-type automatic packaging machine for tubular materials.
Patent GB-2510161-A (GB)
Title: Edge-lit display apparatus with interchangeable display panel
Inventor: HOUSE RICHARD LEWIS
IPC: G09F13/18
Filed: 2013-01-28
Abstract: An edge-lit display apparatus 10 comprises a housing base 12, a light source arranged within the housing base 12 and a display panel substrate 18. The display panel 18 is arranged to be releasably attached to the housing base so that the display panel can be replaced and interchanged. The light interacts with an engraved or cut away area, or diffraction grating upon the surface 22 of the display panel to illuminate a predefined image. The light source is preferably formed by an array of LEDs. Lugs or notches may be provided on the substrate which co-operate with retainers, e.g. spring biased members (28, Fig. 6), provided on the base to retain the substrate in the base. Alternatively rubber grips may be provided on the base. An infra-red sensor may be provided to monitor ambient light and control the level of illumination. The display may form a sign and/or a night light.
Patent GB-2510838-A (GB)
Title: An Anthropomorphic Device
Inventor: ADAMS ROBERT BRIAN
IPC: A63H3/00
Filed: 2013-02-14
Abstract: The present invention provides a kissing simulator 1 that includes lips 2, cheeks and a nose 4; the device thus resembling a human form. The device further comprises a mouth formed with a cavity and may also include a tongue provided in the cavity. The device may be generally formed form a resiliently deformable material such as silicone rubber, whilst a set of teeth 3 may be provided in a relatively rigid material. The device may also incorporate a relatively rigid skeleton structure designed to maintain its integrity and shape and may also be provided with an integrated heating device.
Patent GB-2496340-A (GB)
Title: Tank tray for an extractor cleaning machine
Inventor: KRONDORFER HARALD
IPC: A47L5/28
Filed: 2011-09-01
Abstract: An extractor cleaning machine including a base or foot movable along a surface to be cleaned and a handle pivotally coupled to the foot for movement between an upright position and a reclined position. The handle includes a tank tray having an inlet and a drain. A channel communicates with the drain and extends away from the tank tray. A distributor communicates with the inlet and is operable to distribute cleaning fluid to the surface. A supply tank is removably coupled to the handle and has an outlet in fluid communication with the inlet when the supply tank is coupled to the handle. The supply tank is at least partially supported by the tank tray and the tank tray is configured to collect fluid spilt from the supply tank and to divert the fluid away from the tank tray by way of the channel.
Patent GB-2497257-A (GB)
Title: Semiconductor device with a gate stack
Inventor: ANDERSSON CAROLINE
IPC: H01L21/28
Filed: 2011-09-22
Abstract: The present invention relates to a semiconductor device comprising a gate stack structure (1), the gate stack structure (1) comprising: at least a substrate (10) comprising a semiconductor that is substantially doped with n-type carriers; at least a passivation layer (12) comprising silicon formed on the substrate (10), and at least an insulator layer (13) formed on the passivation layer (12), wherein the gate stack structure (1) further comprises: at least an interlayer dopant provided between the substrate (10) and the passivation layer (12), the interlayer dopant comprising an n-type dopant (11) that is selected to facilitate control of a threshold voltage applicable to the gate stack structure (1) when the semiconductor device is in use.
Patent GB-2513890-A (GB)
Title: A weatherproof envelope with a combination window and transfer sheet
Inventor: HAILWOOD IAN KENNETH
IPC: B43L1/12
Filed: 2013-05-09
Abstract: A weatherproof envelope 1 comprising a window and transfer sheet arrangement, in which the rear side (3, Fig.2c) of the envelope 1 is composed of weatherproof material, and in which the front side 2 of the envelope 1 is composed at least partly from transparent weatherproof sheet. The front and rear sides are connected to form a sleeve with an opening 5 for inserting or removing items. The envelope 1 further comprises a transferable medium (4, Fig.2c) applied to at least part of the transparent portion of the inner surface of the front side 2 of the envelope 1. The envelope 1 is adapted such that writing on a sheet of paper or card located within the envelope 1 can be viewed and read, and such that portions of the transferable medium 4 can be transferred to the surface of a sheet located within the envelope 1 to form written text, by pressing on the outer surface of the front side 2 with a stylus. The card to be marked may be a golf scorecard and the stylus may be a golf tee. The transferable medium (4, Fig.2c) may be in the form of a dot matrix or grid.
Patent GB-2517420-A (GB)
Title: A method of enhancing the filtration performance of filter felts
Inventor: DUGDALE NEIL G
IPC: B01D39/16
Filed: 2013-08-19
Abstract: A method of enhancing the filtration properties of PTFE felt The method includes the steps of providing a PTFE (polytetrafluoroethlyene) felt and subjecting the felt to one or more jets of water in order to further entangle the PTFE fibres and split the PTFE fibres into finer fibers. The felt may be a needled felt and the hydroentanglement step may involve the use of one or more nozzles arranged to direct the jets of water toward the felt. The felt may be manufactured by using the PTFE fibres on a supporting scrim and pushing a number of needles through the fibers and the scrim. The water jet(s) may be at a pressure of between 50 and 100 bar.
Patent GB-2533257-A (GB)
Title: Dryer
Inventor: HIDEKI FUNAYAMA
IPC: A45D20/12
Filed: 2012-03-23
Abstract: [Problem] To provide a dryer capable of drying hair and the like while evenly blowing in a trouble-free manner, without dripping a liquid such as a chemical. [Solution] A dryer (1) having a dryer body (3) on which a nozzle (4) is disposed, wherein: an atomizer (2) for atomizing a liquid such as a chemical inside a liquid container (9), which can be attached to or detached from the dryer body (3), by means of an ultrasonic transducer (30) in an ultrasonic vibration unit (7) is disposed near the nozzle (4); a liquid absorbing body (6) having a jet passage (6A) linked to a nozzle (36) is disposed on the periphery downstream from the nozzle (36), which is disposed downstream from the ultrasonic transducer (30) in a unit casing (31) constituting the ultrasonic vibration unit (7); and fine grooves (37) that extend toward the liquid absorbing body (6) from the ultrasonic transducer (30) are formed on an inner wall (36A). Thus, droplets produced at the inner wall (36A) of the nozzle (36) pass through the fine grooves (37) due to capillary action, and are absorbed by the liquid absorption body (6).
Patent GB-2504025-A (GB)
Title: Methods and apparatus to control reaction rates of chemical reactions by applying a magnetic field
Inventor: LITTLE REGINALD B
IPC: B01J8/02
Filed: 2012-03-22
Abstract: Methods and apparatus to control reaction rates of chemical reactions. Methods can include mixing chemical reactants to provide a reaction mixture, at least one chemical reactant being magnetic; and applying a magnetic field to the reaction mixture, the magnetic field being applied to effect a control of the rate of a chemical reaction between the reactants in the reaction mixture, the magnetic field being effective to change the reaction rate over a chemical reaction between the same reactants at the same pressure and temperature where the reaction mixture is not exposed to the magnetic field.
Patent GB-2519970-A (GB)
Title: Medicament delivery device sub-assembly
Inventor: WILLOUGHBY ALASTAIR MCKEAN
IPC: A61M5/20
Filed: 2013-11-01
Abstract: A sub-assembly of a medicament delivery device comprising a propellant source 26 having a reservoir (46, Fig 4) for containing a propellant and a stem 48 for dispensing propellant from the reservoir, the stem extending axially along a longitudinal axis and having an open outlet end 54 and a bore 50 therethrough that is in fluid communication with said open outlet end and is selectively in fluid communication with said reservoir (46, Fig 4). The sub-assembly also comprising a spray head member 68 attachable to the stem 48. The spray head member is arranged to radially deflect propellant passing through the bore of the stem relative to the longitudinal axis. Also defined is a further sub-assembly which is characterised by a continuous seal 66 extending around the external perimeter surface of the stem and also by a retainer member 68 with a spigot 70 extending into the bore 50 of the stem 48.
Patent GB-2520245-A (GB)
Title: A shower head
Inventor: JEFFREY TIMOTHY PAUL
IPC: B05B1/18
Filed: 2013-11-08
Abstract: A shower head has a discharge end 1 with a plurality of discharge orifices (2, Figure 2) and a connector 3 to fit a mouth of a water container, preferably conically tapered into bottle or container mouths of differing dimensions. When the shower head is connected to a container, and the container is inverted, a spray of water is discharged through discharge end 1; for example, the water in a 1 litre bottle may be discharged over 40 seconds. A vent 5 enables air to enter the container during spraying to break the vacuum and equalise pressure. The orifices may be equidistantly spaced and arranged in two concentric circles. A frustoconical passage 7 may be provided between connector 3 and discharge end 1 and may widen towards discharge end 1. The shower head may be plastic and may be portable and reusable. Discharge end 1 may be removable for cleaning.
Patent GB-2508995-A (GB)
Title: Mitigation of memory stuck-at faults using a combinatorial number encoding system which utilises binomial coefficients.
Inventor: GUYOT CYRIL
IPC: G06F11/10
Filed: 2013-12-05
Abstract: A data storage system (100 figure 1) includes a memory circuit (102, 103, figure 1) having memory cells and a control circuit (101 figure 10). The control circuit is operable to receive data bits provided for storage in the memory cells. A subset of the memory cells have predetermined stuck-at or permanent fault. The control circuit is operable to compute a binomial coefficient 202 for each of the predetermined stuck-at faults based on a bit position of a corresponding one of the predetermined stuck-at faults within the memory cells. The control circuit is operable to add together the binomial coefficients to generate an encoded number using a combinatorial number system 203. The control circuit is operable to generate a first set of redundant bits that indicate the encoded number. The first set of redundant bits are used to decode bits read from the memory cells to regenerate the data bits. The control circuit may also generate a second set of redundant bits indicating which of the data bits match digital values of their corresponding predetermined stuck-at faults and which of the data bits have different digital values than their corresponding predetermined stuck-at faults. The data system may be operable to associate the first and the second sets of redundant bits with the data bits to decode the bits read from the memory cells to regenerate the data bits. A method of operation is also described. The memory circuit may comprise multi-level memory cells and preferably a phase change memory cell.
Patent GB-2525449-A (GB)
Title: Dog waste disposal
Inventor: PYZNARSKA WERONIKA
IPC: E01H1/12
Filed: 2014-04-27
Abstract: Animal excrement picking up device comprising a set of tongs with a spring levered handle, where a grip assembly that extends from each handle, and each grip assembly is shaped as an inverted v. During use the levered handle is squeezed resulting in the opening of the grips, the device is placed over the waste that has been covered e.g. with a bag or tissue, and upon releasing the handle the grips come together and encapsulate the waste, allowing the user to dispose of the waste in a bin. Preferably the grips are formed from two metal sticks B where one end of the sticks is inserted into apertures in one of the levered handles, and the opposing ends of the sticks have a piece of material A attached, joining the sticks together. In use, the sticks are inserted into the outer apertures of the levered handle, where the sticks form an inverted v shape, and the material between the sticks is stretched. When not in use, the sticks can be inserted into the middle apertures (Fig 9). The sticks may be made from various lengths.
Patent GB-2529132-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to stairlifts
Inventor: MCGILL MATTHEW RICHARD
IPC: B66B9/08
Filed: 2014-05-30
Abstract: A stairlift rail 10 formed from sections of tube 11 joined together along a rail axis 10a has rail supports 13, each with a foot 25 engageable with a stairway 14, an upright 26, 30 and a connection point 31 engageable with a tube section 11. The tube sections 11 have a rail support mounting point 20 at a fixed position. The connection point 31 is displaceable with respect to the foot 25 in the direction of the rail axis 10a. The rail support 13 may include a horizontal pivot between the upright 26, 30 and the foot 25. The upright 26, 30 may be extendable. The rail mounting point 20 may be mid-way along the tube section 11 or adjacent to an end of the section 11. The connection between the upright 26, 30 and the tube sections 11 may be pivotal. A kitset for forming a stairlift rail 10 comprises straight sections of tube, curved sections of tube and rail supports with variable length.
Patent GB-2530333-A (GB)
Title: Foldable exercise tool
Inventor: MIDDLETON JESSICA
IPC: A63B6/00
Filed: 2014-09-22
Abstract: An exercise tool, comprises a mat having four blocks, hinged together or having folds encased in fabric 2, which when manipulated can achieve at least four different heights and at least four different surface areas, the mat is preferably bound with a removable strap (3, figure 5) which can also be used for stretching exercises, the strap being made from both stretchable and non-stretchable materials.
Patent GB-2525691-A (GB)
Title: A Hood Hair Dryer Attachment
Inventor: TAYLOR BRUCE HAMILTON
IPC: F16L33/00
Filed: 2014-10-06
Abstract: A hood hair dryer 1 comprises a hood 3 having spaced apart inner and outer walls (2, 4, fig.2) defining an air channel there between, and a hose 5 connected at a first end to the outer wall 4 of the hood 3. The inner wall 2 comprises a plurality of holes (13, fig.2) for directing air from the air channel onto a head of a user. The hose 5 comprises a collar (6, fig.3) at a second end for mounting to an air delivery conduit of a hair dryer 8. The collar 6 is resiliently circumferentially expandable and comprises a friction-enhancing material (29, fig.4) exposed on an inner surface of the collar for contacting a surface of the air delivery conduit of a hair dryer. The friction-enhancing material may be silicone rubber. There are preferably between 125 and 160 holes 13 on the inner wall of the hood, and they are preferably arranged in rows and columns or equidistantly spaced. Ventilation holes 10 may be provided on the hose 5.
Patent GB-2532010-A (GB)
Title: Display method and device
Inventor: EDWARD SCIO
IPC: G06F3/0487
Filed: 2014-11-04
Abstract: Disclosed is a content display method for small computing devices. First content is displayed on a screen, user input is received to change the content displayed, the user input being in the form of relative movement between a user of the device and the device itself. The content is then processed based on the user input to produce and display second content, the second content being a modification of the first content. The first content is such that it fills the screen and the second content extends beyond the extent of the screen. The first content is processed to produce a magnified version of the content with part of the virtual screen visible through the display screen. Further input is received to navigate around the virtual enlarged first content.
Patent GB-2521525-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for informing a radio of a group call started while the radio was away from a control channel
Inventor: CHUNG YUEH CHING
IPC: H04W84/08
Filed: 2014-11-18
Abstract: A radio affiliates (405), via a first channel, with at least one talk group the radio is interested in receiving calls from, sends (410) a request to transmit location information on a separate revert channel, and receives (415) a first grant time period to transmit location information on a particular revert channel. The radio moves (420) at substantially the first grant time period, away from the first channel to the revert channel to transmit location information or request a second grant time period on the revert channel, receives (425) an announcement on the revert channel during the first grant time period that a call of interest associated with the at least one talk group started while the radio was on the revert channel, determines (430) an assigned traffic channel for the call of interest, and switches (435) from the revert channel to the assigned traffic channel in order to receive the call of interest.
Patent GB-2520193-A (GB)
Title: Negative electrode active material for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary batteries
Inventor: INOUE DAISUKE
IPC: H01M10/0525
Filed: 2013-07-08
Abstract: Proposed is a novel negative electrode for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary batteries, which is not decreased in the battery capacity even if charging and discharging are repeated. Proposed is a silicon-containing negative electrode active material for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary batteries, which contains negative electrode active material particles that are provided with surface layers containing oxygen and titanium or aluminum on the whole or a part of the active material surfaces.
Patent GB-2534157-A (GB)
Title: Medical device handle
Inventor: SHAH FAYYAZ
IPC: A61B1/267
Filed: 2015-01-14
Abstract: A medical device handle 2 comprising a first body portion having a mounting structure 28 for mounting a medical device thererto, the first body portion 4 having an electrical connector 22 for providing an electrical connection to a power source 16a-c for transferring power to a light source 54, the handle 2 comprising a second body portion 6 releasably securable to the first body portion 4. The first and second body portions 4,6 co-operate in a secure configuration to define a chamber 14 therebetween for receipt of one or more cells 16a-c. The electrical connector 22 being in electrical communication with the chamber 14 in a secured configuration, and where in a released configuration the chamber 14 is open to is open to allow release therefrom of one or more cells 16a-c. The medical device handle may be for a laryngoscope blade and allow a more sterile disposal.
Patent GB-2528525-A (GB)
Title: Controlling fermentation temperature
Inventor: HILL IAN PAUL
IPC: F25D17/02
Filed: 2015-03-13
Abstract: Control apparatus 24 for controlling temperature of a fermenting brew in a plurality of fermentation vessels (16), which control apparatus comprises: a plurality of coolant supply ducts (34), one for each fermentation vessel, for supplying coolant, such as water/glycol thereto; a regulating valve 36 in each coolant supply duct to regulate the flow of coolant therethrough; and a plurality of controllers 38 operatively connected (40) to respective regulating valves 36 whereby the regulating valves are adjustable; characterised in that the fermentation vessels are located at mutually dispersed locations and the controllers have a common mounting, is provided. Preferably the control apparatus comprises a housing 26 having a thermally insulating shell 28. The supply of coolant preferably includes a coolant supply manifold 30 connected to a plurality of transfer ducts 34, within the housing 26, in turn connected to outlets 20 for delivering coolant to the processing vessels. Each transfer duct 34 includes a regulating valve operative to regulate the flow of coolant. Controllers 38 collocated with the housing are operatively connected at 40 to respective regulating valves 36 whereby the regulating valves 36 are adjustable. The flow of coolant is visibly monitored by means of flow meters 42.